Pages
25
Words
4,720
Chapters
4
Payment Methods
NOTE: It's highly recommended to before making a purchase to enjoy the benefits as a registered user.
INVESTIGATION OF Escherichia coli FROM EAR SWABS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR IN VITRO BIOFILM PRODUCTION
Categories
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Aim of the Study 3
1.3 Objective of the Study 3
1.4 Literature Review 4
CHAPTER TWO: MATERIALS AND METHODS 10
2.1 Sample Collection 10
2.2 Material and Apparatus Used 10
2.3 Sterilization of Glasswares 10
2.4 Media Used 11
2.5 Media Preparation 11
2.6 Determination of Microbial Load 11
2.7 Isolation of Escherichia coli 12
2.8 Identification and Characterization of Escherichia coli 12
2.8.1 Microscopic Identification of Bacteria Isolates Gram Staining 13
2.8.2 Catalase Test 14
2.8.3 Oxidase Test 14
2.8.4 Citrate Utilisation Test 15
2.8.5 Urease Test 15
2.9 Detection of Biofilm Production 16
2.9.1 Tissue Culture Plate Method (TCP) 16
2.9.2 Tube Method (TM) 17
CHAPTER THREE 18
CHAPTER FOUR: Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations 21
4.1 Discussion 21
4.2 Conclusion and Recommendation 22
Reference 23
LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
3.1 Morphological and Biochemical Reaction of Bacteria Isolated
From Ear Swab 19
3.3 Frequency and Percentage of Bacterial Isolated from Ear Swab 20
Abstract
Escherichia coli is a normal inhabitant of the intestines of most animals, including humans. The diseases caused by a particular strain of Escherichia coli depends on distribution and expression of virulence determinant such as biofilm formation. Ear phones are also a source of bacterial diseases by forming microbial biofilm in ear and may easily be a source of vector of potential pathogens. Therefore, this study investigated Escherichia coli from ear swabs of University students for in vitro biofilm production. Thirty sample of ear swabs was collected from students and a total of seventeen isolates belonging to three genus were isolated in the thirty samples. However, Escherichia coli was not isolated from all the samples collected. The bacteria were identified morphologically and Biochemically. The identified bacterial were Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumonaiae with 35.3%, 47.1% and 17.6% respectively. It was however, recommended that students should properly clean their ears and if possible, it should be everyday cleaning.
Keywords: Escherichia coli, Biofilm production, Students
Please Note:
We represent an esteemed online resource center duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Our commitment to integrity and reliability underscores our ethos, ensuring that our services are delivered with utmost trustworthiness. It is our solemn assurance that we conduct our operations with the highest ethical standards, thereby precluding any possibility of deception or fraudulent activities. Guided by our reverence for ethical conduct, we pledge to uphold the principles of honesty and transparency in all our dealings. Rest assured, upon confirmation of your payment, our dedicated team endeavors to promptly furnish you with the requisite project materials within a timeframe of 30 minutes.
We further emphasize that the materials provided are intended for reference purposes, and it is incumbent upon the buyer to adapt and tailor the content to meet their specific requirements. It is imperative to exercise due diligence in ensuring that any utilization of the project or research content is in accordance with academic integrity standards, thus mitigating the risk of plagiarism
Projects are sent in MS word format within 30 minutes - 60 minutes of payment confirmation. For questions and complaints call or WhatsApp: +2348062235854 or +2348166784138
NOTE: By ordering for this material, you have read and agreed with our Terms of use
Payment Methods
NOTE: It's highly recommended to before making a purchase to enjoy the benefits as a registered user.
Feature Project Topics
-
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF HOUSEHOLD TAPWATER
Microbiology50
8,712
5
-
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND FIRM PROFITABILITY: A STUDY OF NESTLE NIGERIA PLC.
Business Administration63
13,591
5
-
THE ENZYMES AND PROTEINS FROM EXTREME THERMOPHILES
Microbiology Seminar52
10,753
5
-
IMPACT OF MARKETING ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Business Administration59
11,255
5
-
EFFECT OF BUDGETARY CONTROL ON PERFORMANCE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION
Accounting and Banking & Finance51
10,861
5